Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Belém, Brazil where he will represent President Bola Tinubu at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP30, scheduled for November 6th to 7th.
Hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the summit will focus on “Climate Action and Implementation”, zeroing in on adaptation, biodiversity, forest protection and climate justice.
A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, notes that Shettima will join global leaders, development partners, and business executives to advance Nigeria’s climate agenda and deepen partnerships for sustainable development, adding that the Vice President is expected to address the leaders’ plenary on Nigeria’s climate action initiatives, attend the launch of the Tropical Forest Forever Fund, and participate in a high-level roundtable on Climate and Nature chaired by President Lula.
On the sidelines, Shettima is expected to hold bilateral meetings centered on securing Nigeria’s entry into global carbon markets, a move expected to unlock between 2.5 billion dollars and 3 billion dollars annually in climate finance over the next decade.
Shettima, who is travelling with senior government officials, is expected back in the country after his engagements.
